Researched and Formatted by: Earl P. Bell, Jr.
Posted: 10 July 2010
In Raleigh, on the 20th of May 1861, one hundred fifteen men, representing the various counties in North Carolina, voted unanimously for the state to withdraw from the Federal Union and go to war. On the next day, 21 May 1861, one hundred twenty men signed the Ordinance of Separation and listed their place of residence. While political pressure was on them, at this early moment, they were completely free men and made the decision as such. Postwar apologist writing by a few of them, especially that of Kemp Battle, centers on Lincoln’s 15 April, 1861 call for troops reducing them to only one other choice; namely, to fight against fellow Southerners. In the seven hours between 11 A.M. and 6 P.M., on that fateful day in May, this group of men, composed mostly of wealthy farmers and lawyers, led the state out of the union, into the Confederacy and began to prepare for the hostilities ahead. By that vote, it did not matter whether, a delegate had previously been a secessionist or a Union man, by their vote, they were all, unanimously, secessionist. What men do always trumps their words! From that moment forward, 20 May 1861 until 9 April 1865, in fact, until Confederate fighting men stacked rifles at Appomattox and, for some Nash County men, secured their released in late June, 1865, they were willing participants in an armed rebellion against the United States of America, and most of them did not, after the war, receive pardons by general amnesty. Rather, they fell into a special category that included all Confederates who owned property of $20,000 or more in value, served in the Confederate army with a rank of colonel or above or served in the Confederate navy with a rank of Lieutenant or above. All of the men, who fell into one of these categories, were required to apply, individually, to the President of the United States. Additionally, they were required to first go through a screening process that involved an application to and a recommendation by the Governor of North Carolina to the President. Provisional Governor W. W. Holden (May to December 1865) devoted countless hours to reading individual applications for a pardon so he could make a recommendation, on each man, to President Johnson. At this time, the relationship between the representatives in the North Carolina’s deliberative bodies, the legislature and the secession convention, and the great mass of voting North Carolineans was persistently shallow. The heavy support for the Union persisted, throughout the state, even after men from Nash County fought for the Confederacy. The representatives in these bodies must have felt boxed into making the inevidiable decisions inherent in fighting a war.
From the beginning of hostilities, wealthy men could pay substitutes to go in their place, and, after 11 October 1862, the Confederate Congress passed a law exempting any man from military service who owned twenty slaves or more. The Twenty-Slave Law was one of the most unpopular actions taken by the Confederate Congress, between October 1862 and April, 1865, and, of course, proved to be completely unnecessary. Why would any wealthy man, with twenty of more slaves and normal intelligence, choose to exercise such an unpopular option, when at his disposal, with ease, was the less provocative option of paying a substitute to go in his place? Of course, the fact that the Confederate Congress, early in the war (October, 1862), would pass such a law reveals the worrying of Southern men, possessing political and economic privilege, about their own fates and the life threatening prospect of them being required to shoulder the same heavy burden of fighting the war that fell to the great mass of less influential men from Nash County. These men of humble origins and means fought heroically in county’s three most important regiments; namely, the 47th NC Infantry, Company A, the 30 NC Infantry Company I, and the 47th NC Infantry Company D. This consistent bravery by Nash County men is evident in all of other regiments of the Confederate armed services in which they fought.
Whether this is “a rich man’s war and a poor man’s fight”; a fight driven by loftier purposes; or both is for you to decide. An important part of that determination rests on a careful reading of the published military records that are listed below for the men from Nash County. These men bore the full weight of the fighting only had voice in this decision was when they chose to fight or not. At the outset, 10 September 1861, it was a choice of free men. By the time other Nash County regiments were organized the fighting was escalating and such freedom was becoming less evident. As the war progressed, the Confederacy faced increasing internal challenges compromising the fighting of the war. The response of Confederate leaders was to develop harsher policies for use against men, and even certain geographic areas, who refused to serve or deserted. Internal cohesion, an imperative for military success, proved elusive throughout the conflict.. The mountain men of east Tennessee, an area settled heavily by Revolutionary War veterans, presented a persistent challenge to the Confederate government throughout the conflict. The magnitude of their opposition required the deployment a significant Confederate military force in the area, throughout the war, and these soldiers were never completely free from guerilla military attacks
Company I was overwhelmingly from Nash County where enlistment was heaviest on 10 September 1861.
* designates MEN and BOYS WHO ENLISTED, IN NASH COUNTY AND/OR WERE ASSIGNED THEIR INITIAL RANK on 10 SEPTEMBER 1861, two men enlisted at Camp Wyatt, near Carolina Beach, NC on 10 September 1861 [some were promoted, others were demoted depending on their performance and, of course, the usual command politics that adheres during a war.]
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
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* ARRINGTON, WILLIAM T., Captain [KILLED AT MALVERN HILL, VA]
ENLISTMENT: resided in Nash County or Georgia, enlisted in Nash at the AGE 40. Appointed captain on 10 SEPTEMBER 1861. KILLED: at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862.
* HARRIS, JAMES, Captain [KILLED AT SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE, VA]
ENLISTED; resided in Nash or Jones County, enlisted in Nash at AGE 27 on 10 SEPTEMBER 1861. Elected 1st Lieutenant on 1 April 1862 and promoted to Captain on 1 July 1862. KILLED: at Spotsylvania Court House, VA on 12 May 1864.
ARRINGTON, KEARNEY W., 1st Lieutenant [WOUNDED, CAPTURED, IMPRISONED (twice), EXCHANGED]. ENLISTMENT: previously served as Sergeant in 19 NC Regiment, Company E (2nd Regiment, NC Cavalry). TRANSFERRED: to 30th , Company I when appointed 2nd Lieutenant on 22 Feb. 1863. PROMOTED: 1st Lieutenant on 14 Dec 1863. WOUNDED AND CAPTURED: wounded in the left leg and captured at Spotsylvania Court House, 12 May 1864. HOSPITALIZED; in Washington, DC on 27 May 1864, transferred to Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC on 11 Aug 1864, then to Pt. Lookout Prison, MD on 8 Oct 1864, back to Washington on 2 Nov. 1864, then to Ft. Delaware, MD on 16 Dec 1864. EXCHANGED: paroled at Ft. Delaware, transferred to City Point, VA on 27 Feb 1865.
B
* BUNN, ELIAS, 1st Lieutenant [?]
ENLISTMENT: residend in Edgecombe, enlisted in Nash at AGE OF 19. ELECTED: 1st Lieutenant on 10 SEPTEMBER 1861. Regiment reorganized and he was not re-elected to 1st Lieutenant on 1 April 1862. STAFF ASSIGMENT: later served as Adjutant on the staff of General Lawrence O. B. Branch. NO FURTHER PUBLISHED RECORD.
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* PERRY, SIDNEY R., 3rd Lieutenant [WOUNDED (twice); RETIRED DUE TO WOUNDS-17 Feb. 1865]
ENLISTMENT: resided in Nash County, NC where he enlisted at AGE 18 on 10 SEPTEMBER 1861, mustered in as a private. PROMOTED: to 1st Sergeant on 1 April 1862. ELECTED: 3rd Lieutenant on 17 March 1863. WOUNDED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863 in the left foot and thigh: RETURN TO DUTY: on 30 June 1863. WOUNDED: Snicker’s Gap, VA on 18 July 1864 in the ankle. REPORTED: absent due to wounds in Aug. 1864. RETIRED: on 17 Feb 1865 due to wounds.
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* TISDALE, THOMAS B., JR., 3rd Lieutenant [RESIGNED: 23 Feb 1863 WITH “PHTHISIS”]
ENLISHMENT: resided in Nash where he enlisted at AGE 23 on 10 SEPTEMBER 1861, mustered in as a private. PROMOTED: to Sergeant prior to 1 Nov 1861. ELECTED: 3rd Lieutenant on 27 March 1862. RESIGNED: on 23 Feb 1863 due to “the feeble condition of my health.” DISCHARGED: on 26 Feb 1863 by reason of “phthisis.” NO FURTHER RECORD.
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* WILLIFORD, BURTON B., 1st Lieutenant [WOUNDED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA; RESIGNED: 11 Dec 1863]
ENLISTMENT: resided in Nash where he enlisted at the AGE 18 on 10 SEPTEMBER 1861, musted in as a private, promoted to Sergeant prior to 1 Nov 1861, elected 2nd Lieutenant on 27 March 1862, promoted to 1st Lieutenant on 2 July 1862. WOUNDED: at Chancellorsville, VA in the groin and right thigh on 3 May 1863. RESIGNED: on 11 Dec 1863 by reason of “lameness.”, resignation accepted on 14 Dec 1863.
WOODARD, COLEMAN W. W., 3rd Lieutenant [RESIGNED: 1 April 1862]
ENLISTMENT: resided in Nash where he enlisted at AGE 25. ELECTED: 3rd Lieutenant on 10 September 1861. RESIGNED on 1 April 1862. No reason given.
NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES
A
ABERNATHY, EDWARD _______________ [REJECTED FOR MILITARY SERVICE]
ENLISTED: in Nash County at the age 19 on 10 September 1961. REJECTED: he was rejected for military service, reason not given.
ARMSTRONG, GRAY, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted in Wake at age 25 on on 1 September 1863. CAPTURED: at Petersburg, VA on 3 April 1864. PRISON: Hart’s Island, New York harbor on 7 April 1865. RELEASED: on 17 June 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
ARRINGTON, PETER W., Corporal [?] [TRANSFERRED TO THE FIELD AND STAFF OF THIS REGIMENT]
TRANSFERRED; from serving as a Corporal in 6th VA Infantry, Company G on 28 May 1863. PROMOTED: to Sergeant Major prior to 1 April 1864. TRANSFERRED: to the Field and Staff of this regiment. NO FURTHER RECORD.
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* BARKLEY, JAMES H., Corporal [REDUCED RANKS; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 21 on 10 September 1861, mustered in as a corporal. REDUCED RANKS: on 1 April 1862, promoted to Corporal on 1 June 1863. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 November 1863. PRISON: Point Lookout, MD on 11 Nov 1862. EXCHANGED: paroled Pt. Lookout Prison, MD on 24 Feb 1865, transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA on 25 Feb – 3 Mar 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* BARNES, BRYANT B., Private [DIED IN WILSON COUNTY, NC]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 22 on 10 September 1861. DIED: Wilson County, NC on or about 28 Oct 1861 of “typhoid fever” and/or “pneumonia.”
* BASS, JOHN S., Private [WOUNDED; DIED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA]
ENLISTED: resided in Madison County, enlisted in Nash at age 18 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 January 1863. WOUNDED: at Chancellorsville, VA, 3 May 1863. DIED: from wounds on 5 May 1863.
* BASS, RICHARD H., Private [WOUNDED; KILLED: PLACE NOT KNOWN]
ENLISHED: resident in Nash where he enlised at age 18 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: at Gaines’ Mill, VA, 27 June 1862. KILLED: place and date not reported.
BASS, WILLIAM, Private [SUBSTITUTE; DIED IN RICHMOND, VA; LEFT 5 CHILDREN]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 52 on 4 Dec 1862. SUBSTITUTE: for another man, name not reported. DIED: hospital in Richmond, VA, 12-18 March 1863 of “pneumonia.”; his five children left with the man for whom he substituted.
BATCHELOR, ANDREW J., Private [WOUNDED; IMPRISONED; PAROLED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash County, enlisted at Camp Wyatt at age 19 on 4 Dec 1861. WOUNDED: Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863. PAROLED: at Burkeville Junction, VA on 14 -17 April 1865; his military record states that he was “noted for coolness in battle.” [must have been in prison to be paroled]
*BATCHELOR, ELKANAH, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; PAROLED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted in the county or at Camp Wyatt at age 28 on 10 September 1861. PAROLED: at Greensboro on 1-2 May 1865.
BATCHELOR, HENRY H., Private [WOUNDED (twice); RIGHT ARM AMPUTATED; RETIRED TO THE INVALID CORP]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, a farmer, at age 22 on 4 March 1862. WOUNDED: Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. WOUNDED: in right arm at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863; right arm amputated; reported absent because of wounds until 17 January 1865, when he retired to the Invalid Corp.
BATCHELOR, JOHN W., Private [?]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 22 on 4 March 1862. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: through 7 June 1864. No further records.
BATCHELOR, NEVERSON A., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; DIED OF SMALLPOX IN POINT LOOKOUT PRISON, MD]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 23, 10 September 1861. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov. 1863. IMPRISONED: Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov. 1863. DIED: of smallpox in hospital at Point Lookout on 7-9 Feb. 1864.
BATCHELOR, REDMUN W., Private [WOUNDED; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; PAROLED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlised at age 18 on 1 May 1862. WOUNDED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863. PAROLED: at Burkeville Junction, VA on 14 – 17 April 1865.
BATCHELOR, RUFFIN L., Private [WOUNDED; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED]
ENLISTED: previously served in 47th NC Infantry, Company A. TRANSFERRED: on 22 January 1864. WOUNDED: at or near Snicker’s Gap, VA on 18 July 1864. ABSENT WOUNDED: through August, 1864. CAPTURED: at Petersburg, VA on 3 April 1865. IMPRISONED: Hart’s Island, New York Harbor, 7 April 1865. RELEASED: on 17 June 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
BATCHELOR, SAMUEL Mc., Private [DIED IN HOSPITAL IN RICHMOND, VA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 19 on 4 March 1862. DIED: a hospital in Richmond, VA on or about 22 September 1862 of “diarrhoea acuta..”
BATCHELOR, THOMAS R., Private [DESERTED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash or New Hanover County, enlisted in Nash at age 30 on 4 March 1862. DESERTED: to the enemy in Perry County, PA on or about 28 June 1863. IMPRISONED: at Fort Mifflin, PA on or about 2 July 1863. RELEASED: on or about 1 January 1864, after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
* BATCHELOR, VAN BUREN, Sergeant [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; PAROLED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at age 28 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to sergeant on 1 Apr 1862. CAPTURED: near Sharpsburg, MD on or about 17 Sept 1862. PAROLED: on or about 20 Sept 1862. CAPTURED: Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. PAROLED: Point Lookout on or about 24 Feb 1865. TRANSFERRED: to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA, received in exchange on 25 Feb. – 3 Mar 1865. NO MORE RECORDS LISTED.
* BATCHELOR, WILLIAM D., Corporal [KILLED AT KELLY’S FORD, VA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 20 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to Corporal on 1 May 1863. KILLED: Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863.
BATTLE, LAWRENCE F., Private [2nd Lieutenant] (DISCHARGED; SUBSEQUENTLY A DRILLMASTER AND RESPONSIBLE FOR HUNTING DOWN DESERTERS LIVING IN NASH COUNTY)
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted there at age 30 on 1 May 1862. DISCHARGED: on 1 Sept. 1862 after providing a substitute. APPOINTED: DrillmaSter (2nd Lieutenant and assigned the task of clearing Nash County of deserters. COMMENTS INCLUDED IN HIS MILITARY RECORD; He was a soldier “of strict probity, unbiased by either fear or favor in the discharge of his duties.” [other records indicate that this task prove not possible; deserters seem to have been well established throughout the county during the war.]
BATTS, WILLIAM J., Private [WOUNDED; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 30 on 1 May 1862. WOUNDED: a gunshot wound of the head and hospitalized in Charlottesville, VA on 23 Sept 1864. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 April 1865. NO FURTHER MILITARY RECORD LISTED.
BELL, ARKIN B., Private [KILLED (probably AT SNICKER’S GAP, VA)]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted in Wilson County at age 25 on 10 March 1862. KILLED: in battle in July, 1864. Place of death not reported. NO FURTHER MILITARY RECORD LISTED.
BISSETT, PAYTON, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; PAROLED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at a camp near Richmond, VA on 5 Aug 1862. CAPTURED: at South Mountain, MD on 15 September 1862. IMPRISONED: at Ft. Deleware, DE, transferred to Ft. Monroe, VA on 15 Dec 1862. PAROLED AND TRANSFERRED: to City Point, VA on 18 Dec 1862. TRANSFERRED: to 47th NC Infantry, Company A on 22 Jan 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* BONE, HARDY H., Private [DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at age 29 on 10 September 1861. DIED: in one of the hospitals in Richmond, VA on 18 November 1862 on “Pneumonia.”
* BONE, JOHN WESLEY, Private [WOUNDED; HOSPITALIZED; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at age 18 on 10 September 1861. HOSPITALIZED: at Richmond, VA on 2 July 1862 with gunshot wound to his hand. RETURNED TO DUTY: on 1 January 1863. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 April 1865.
BONE, JOSEPH H., Private [DIED IN HOSPITAL IN LYNCHBURG, VA]
ENLISTED: born in Nash, enlisted on 4 Mar 1862, no age given. DIED: at Lynchburg, VA on or about 10 Jan 1863 of “epilepsy.” [LYNCHBURG was only second to RICHMOND in the number of Confederate hospitals located there].
BORROWS, JAMES, Private [DESERTED]
ENLISTED: enlisted on or about 30 July 1863. DESERTED: on 7 Aug 1863. NO FURTHER RECORD. [In the censuses of 1860 and 1870, no one named James Borrows is listed, in North Carolina; the only person, close to this name and associated with NC, is JAMES S. BURROUGHS, 41 year old merchant, born in North Carolina, who was living in Conwayboro, SC in 1860, in Horry County, SC; Kingston Parish, as specified in the Census of 1860]
*BRANTLEY, J. REDMOND, Private [WOUNDED; HOSPITALIZED; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; PAROLED AND EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at age 23 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED; at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: on unspecified date. WOUNDED: in the abdomen and/or left hip and captured at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. HOSPITALIZED: at Washington, DC. IMPRISONED: at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC on 5 Dec 1864. TRANSFERRED: to Elmira Prison, NY on 16 Dec 1864. PAROLED: at Elmira on 9 Feb 1865. TRANSFERRED; Boulware’s Wharf, James River, VA on 20-21 Feb 1865, in exchange.
* BRYAN, JAMES H., Private [WOUNDED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resdied in Nash, enlisted at age 18 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to Corporal on 1 Apr 1862. WOUNDED: at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: on 1 Jan 1863. PROMOTED: to Sergeant on 1 May 1863. WOUNDED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA, in the neck and/or scalp and captured at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. CONFINED: in various Federal hospitals. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 3 Feb 1864. PAROLED: at Point Lookout on 11 Oct 1864. TRANSFERRED: to Cox’s Wharf, James River, VA, received on 15 Oct 1864, in exchange. REDUCED RANKS: subsequent to 20 Oct 1864. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 April 1865.
*BUNN, BENJAMIN HICKMAN, Private [PROMOTED & REDUCED RANKS; TRANSFERRED]
ENLISTED: born in Nash, where he resided, enlisted at age 17 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to 1st Sergeant prior to 1 Nov 1861. REDUCED RANKS: on 1 Apr 1963. PROMOTED: 3rd Lieutenant and transferred to 47th NC Infantry, Company A on or about 24 Sept 1862 [he was the brother of Adjutant Elias Bunn of 12th NC Infantry, 2nd Regiment Volunteers and, of the same regiment – 1st Company H, Captain William H. Bunn}
BUNN, JAMES D. A., Private [SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at 18 on 4 March 1862. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 Apr 1865. NO FURTHER MILITARY RECORD.
* CAPPS, WILLIAM HENRY, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted in Nash at age 28 on 10 September 1861. CAPTURED: near Farmville, VA on 6 April 1865. IMPRISONED: at Newport News, VA on 14 April 1865. RELEASED: on 27 June 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
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COBB, JEFFERSON, Sergeant [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at Camp Wyatt, near Carolina Beach, NC at age 20 on 19 Dec 1861. PROMOTED: to corporal on 1 Apr 1862. CAPTURED: at Frederick, MD on 12 Sept 1862. IMPRISONED: Ft. Delaware, DE. EXCHANGED: at Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA on 10 Nov 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: on 1 June 1863, promoted to Sergeant. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, 9 April 1865.
* COLEY, JAMES J., Private [DISCHARGED]
ENLISTED: born in Nash, where he was a farmer until he enlisted in Nash at age 25 on 10 September 1861. DISCHARGED: on 18 April 1862. REASON FOR DISCHARGE NOT REPORTED IN MILITARY RECORDS.
* COOK, RANSOM L., Private [DISCHARGED] [lived with his parents, A. J. and Nancy Cook in 1860 in Cooper’s Twp.]
ENLISTED: born in Nash where he farmed until he enlisted in Edgecombe at age 21 on 10 September 1861. DISCHARGED: on 14 Dec 1861 by reason of “general anemic condition.”
* CRICKMAN, JOSIAH GORDON, Private [WOUNDED; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED]
ENLISTED: born in Franklin; resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 17 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: on 1 Jan 1864. CAPTURED: at Spotsylvania Court House on 12-19 May 1864. IMPRISONED: Point Lookout Prison, MD TRANSFERRED: to Elmira, NY on 3 July 1864. RELEASED: Elmira Prison on 27 June 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
CROWELL, JONAS W., 1st Sergeant [PROMOTED; HOSPITALIZED; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: previously served as a Private in 5th Alabama Infantry, Company D. TRANSFERRED TO 30th NC Infantry, Company D on 5 Apr 1863. PROMOTED: to 1st Sergeant on 1 May 1863. HOSPITALIZED: at Richmond, VA on 3 June 1864. With gunshot wound of the left thigh, place and date not reported; RETURNED TO DUTY: on 5 Oct 1864. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, 9 April 1865.
CRUMP, SAMUEL W., Private [DIED AT CAMP WYATT, NEAR CAROLINA BEACH, NC]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 30 on 10 September 1861. DIED: at Camp Wyatt, near Carolina Beach, NC on 5-6 Feb 1862 of “typhoid pneumonia.”
CRUMPLER, BENNETT, Private [DESERTED; APPREHENDED; COURT MARTIALED (in absentia)] [married to Rhoda H. Smith, she dies in 1920]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 35 on 1 May 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: on 31 Dec 1862. APPREHENDED: on 29 Oct 1863. DESERTED on 22 Dec 1863. COURT MARTIALED: in absentia, on or about 8 Jan 1864. NO MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE IN HIS MILITARY RECORD. He survives the war and appears in the Census of 1870.
CULPEPPER, JETHRO D., Private [TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER REGIMENT]
ENLISTED: previously served in the 32th NC Infantry, 2nd Company H. TRANSFERRED: to 30 NC Infantry, Company I on 16 Feb 1864. No further records.
CULPEPPER, JOHN, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; PAROLED; EXCHANGE; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted there at the age of 25 on 1 May 1862. WOUNDED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 July 1863. CAPTURED: Cedar Creek, VA on 19 Oct 1864. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout, MD on 25 Oct 1864. PAROLED: Point Lookout Prison on or about 17 March 1865, then transferred to Boulware’s Wharf, James River, VA, received on 19 March 1865. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 April 1864.
CULPEPPER, WILLIAM J., Corporal [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED]
ENLISTED: previously served as a Corporal in 12th NC Infantry, 1st Company H, transferred to 30th NC Infantry, Company I on 1 Oct 1863. CAPTURED: company records indicated that he was captured at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863, Federal Provost Marshal records do not confirm this. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
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DAVIS, BILL ——–
North Carolina pension records indicate that he served in this company.
DAVIS, MILES, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED]
ENLISED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 19 on 1 May 1962. CAPTURED: company records indicated that he was captured at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863, Federal Provost Marshal records do not confirm this. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
DEANS, WILLIAM, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash & enlisted in Wake County at age 44 on 1 Sept. 1863. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. EXCHANGED: on 27 Apr 1864. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: through August 1864. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
* DENSON, ALEXANDER, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 19 on 10 September 1861. CAPTURED at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. PAROLED: at Point Lookout on or about 24 Feb 1865, then transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA, received on 25 Feb – 3 Mar, for exchange. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
* DENSON, BENJAMIN E., Private [DISCHARGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 22 on 10 September 1861. DISCHARGED on 14 Feb or 1 Mar 1862, reason for discharge not provided. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
DORTRIDGE, RICHARD J., Private (probably DAUGHTERIDGE) [KILLED AT OR NEAR SPOTSYLVANIA COURT HOUSE, VA]
ENLISTED; resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 18 on 2 Mar 1863. KILLED: at or near Spotsylvania Court House, VA on 12 May 1864.
* DOZIER, JAMES W., Sergeant [PROMOTED; HOSPITALIZED; DIED IN HOSPITAL AT RICHMOND, VIRGINIA]
ENLISTED: born in Nash, where he resided when he enlisted at age 25 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to Corporal prior to 1 Nov 1861; to Sergeant on 1 April 1862. HOSPITALIZED: at Richmond, VA on 10 April 1863 with “typhoid pneumonia.” DIED: in hospital at Richmond on 18 April 1863.
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EASON, HAYWOOD, Private [DIED (probably CAMP WYATT)]
ENLISTED: born in Nash, where he enlisted on 1 May 1862. DIED: in “camp” on 18 May 1863, of disease.
EASON, WILLIAM, Private [?]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 18 on 1 May 1862. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: through Aug 1864. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
EDWARDS, EDWIN, Private [?]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted in Wake at age 43 on 20 Sept 1863. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: through August, 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* EDWARDS, JAMES, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 20 on 10 September 1861. CAPTURED: according to Company records, at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863, however, records of the Federal Provost Marshal do not substantiate that report. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* EDWARDS, ROBERT C., Private [DISCHARGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 22 on 10 September 1861. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: until discharged on or about 14 Feb 1862; no reason for the discharge is provided; he may have served later in 32nd NC Infantry, 2nd Company H.
EDWARDS, SOLOMON, Private [?]
ENLISTED: resided in Nsh, where he enlisted at age 18 on 10 Nov 1863. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: through 8 January 1865. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
EDWARDS, WILLIE, Private [PAROLED]
ENLISTED: enlisted in Nash on 18 March 1864. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: until paroled at Farmville, VA on 11-21 Apr 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
EVANS, WILLIAM M., Corporal [PROMOTED; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Wilson County, where he enlisted at age 23 on 10 May 1862. PROMOTED: to Corporal subsequent to 31 August 1864. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 Apr 1865.
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* FOX, REDDEN P., Private [SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 16 on 10 September 1861. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: until surrender at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 April 1865.
* FRYER, LAWRENCE D., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; HOSPITALIZED; ABSENT]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 19 on 10 September 1861. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: through April, 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in Sept – Dec, 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Jan 1864. HOSPITALIZED: at Richmond, VA on 3 June 1864, with a gunshot wound of the left leg; place and date of wound not reported. ABSENT IN THE HOSPITAL: through August, 1864. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
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GAY, GEORGE W., Corporal [WOUNDED; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 21 on 4 March 1862. WOUNDED: at Chancellorsbille, VA on 1 – 4 May 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Jan 1864. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 April 1865.
GRIFFIN, ARCHIBALD CALHOUN, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 19 on 4 March 1862. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. PAROLED: at Point Lookout on 18 Feb 1865 and transferred to Boulware’s Wharf, James River, VA, where he was received on 20-21 Feb 1865, in exchange. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
* GRIFFIN, JAMES D., Private [WOUNDED; CAPTURED; PAROLED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 22 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: at Sharpsburg, MD on 17 Sept 1862, absent due to wounds through Dec 1862. HOSPITAL NURSE: at Richmond, VA from Nov – Dec, 1863 through Aug 1864. CAPTURED: in hospital at Richmond on 3 Apr 1865. PAROLED: at Richmond on 21 Apr 1865.
* GRIFFIN, JESSIE R., Private [PROMOTED; REDUCED RANKS; DESERTED; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 24 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to Sergeant on 1 Apr 1862. REDUCED RANKS: in Jan – June, 1863. DESERTED: on 4 June 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 7 Nov 1863. CAPTURED: Kelly’s Ford, VA [7 Nov 1863]. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. PAROLED: at Point Lookout on 18 Feb 1865, and transferred to Boulware’s Wharf, James River, VA, where he is received on 20 – 21 Feb, 1865, in exchange. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
GRIFFIN, JOHN B., Private [KILLED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA]
ENLISTED: bron in Nash, where resided prior to enlisting in”camp” at age 33 on 1 March 1863. KILLED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863.
GRIFFIN, MARK S., Private [SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash & enlisted in “camp” at age 27, 1 March 1863. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 Apr 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
GRIFFIN, WILLIAM B., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted in “camp” at age 17 on 1 March 1863. CAPTURED: on or near Spotsylvania Court House, VA on or about 8 May 1864. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 17 May 1864. PAROLED: on or about 15 Mar 1865 & transferred to Boulware’s Wharf, James River, VA, where he was received in exchange on 18 Mar 1865. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
GRIMMER, ELIAS G., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED]
ENLISTED: resided in Edgecombe, enlisted in Wake at age 38 on 8 July 1863. CAPTURED: at or near Framville, VA on 6 Apr 1865. IMPRISONED: at Newport News, VA on 14 Apr 1865. RELEASED: on 27 June 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
GRIMMER, LAWRENCE _______ [?]
ENLISTED: North Carolina pension records indicate that he served in this company.
* GUPTON, THOMAS, Private [KILLED AT SNICKER’S GAP, VA]
ENLISTED: resided in Franklin County, enlisted Nash at the age of 21 on 10 September 1861. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: through Apr 1862; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in Sept – Dec 1863; report absent sick in May-June, 1863; returned to duty subsequent to 31 Dec 1963. KILLED: at or near Snicker’s Gap, VA on 18 June 1864.
HARPER, JOHN H., Private [DIED IN THE HOSPITAL AT RICHMOND, VA]
ENLISTED: born & resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 25 on 4 March 1862. DIED: in hospital in Richmond,VA on 9 Feb 1863 of “variola confluence.”
* HARRIS, ELBERT H., Private [DROPPED FROM ROLLS]
ENLISTED: resided in Warren County; enlisted in Nash at age 40 on 10 September 1861. DROPPED FROM COMPANY ROLLS: on 25 June 1862. No reason given. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
* HEDGEPETH, ELIAS G., Private [DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 26 on 10 September 1861. DIED: at Orange Court House, VA of disease on 30 March 1864.
HUNEYCUTT, A. E. ____________ [?]
ENLISTED: North Carolina pension records indicate that he served in this company.
* HUNT, JAMES A. F., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED TO JOIN THE UNITED STATES ARMY]
ENLISTED: born & resided as a farm in Nash, where he enlisted at age 28 on 10 September 1861. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. RELEASED: at Point Lookout on 30 Jan 1864 to join the U.S. Army and was assigned to the lst U.S. Army Volunteer Infantry, Company C. NO FURTHER RECORD.
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JOHNSON, CHRISTOPHER B., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted in Wake at age 36 on 1 Sept 1863. PAROLED: at Burkeville, VA on 14 – 17 Apr 1865. [this short record suggests he was captured and imprisoned]. NO FURTHER REOCRDS.
JOHNSON, HENRY, Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Wake, wher he enlised at age 40 on 1 Sept 1863. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. PAROLED: at Point Lookout on or about 15 Mar 1863, received at Bouldware’s Wharf, James River, VA on 18 March 1863 for exchange. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
JONES, CALVIN F., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; DESERTED; RETURNED TO DUTY; WOUNDED] [in 1860 listed as living in Arrington’s District, Post Office: Hilliardston; not listed in the Census of 1870]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at 49 on 15 March 1862. PRESENT & ACCOUNTED FOR: through April 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in Sept – Dec 1862. DESERTER: list as deserter on 4 June 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: Aug 1864. NORTH CAROLINA PENSION RECORDS INFORMATION: states that he was wounded at Spotsylvania Court House, 12 May 1864. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
* JONES, JOHN R., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURN TO DUTY; CAPTURED; WOUNDED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, where he enlisted at age 16 on 10 September 1861. Survived the war; in 1870 living in Liberty Twp with the post office listed as Nashville with his wife and daughter. PRESENT & ACCOUNTED FOR: through April 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in Sept – Dec 1862. RETURN TO DUTY: prior to 1-5 July 1863. WOUNDED: in foot at Gettysburg, PA IMPRISONED: at Ft. Delaware, DE on or about 7 July 1863. TRANSFERRED: to Point Lookout Prison, MD on 15-18 Oct 1863. PAROLED: at Point Lookout on or about 18 Feb 1865, & transferred to Boulware’s Wharf, James River, VA on 20-212 Feb 1865, for exhange. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
*JOYNER, ALSEY M., Private [WOUNDED; KILLED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 26 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: at Fredericksburg, VA on 13 Dec 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Jan 1863. KILLED: at Spotsylvania Court House on 12 May 1864.
* JOYNER, ASHLEY G., Private [WOUNDED; HOSPITALIZED; DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 18 on 10 September 1861. HOSPITALIZED: at Richmond, VA on 28 Nov 1862 with “rheumatism acute & congestion of lungs” DIED: in hospital at Richmond on 13 Dec 1862.
JOYNER, CALVIN M., Private [DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlised at age 30 on 1 May 1863, for the war. DIED: in hospital in Richmond, VA on or about 20 Jan 1862 of “variola conf[luen]t.”
JOYNER, GEORGE WASHINGTON, Private [WOUNDED; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted in “camp” at age of 18 on 10 March 1863, for the war. WOUNDED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: date not specified. CAPTURED: at or near Gettsburg, PA on 3-5 July 1863, after he was “left to nurse wounded.” IMPRISONED: at Ft. Delaware, DE on or about 7 July 1863. TRANSFERRED” to Point Lookout Prison, MD, date not specified. PAROLED: at Point Lookout, MD and transferred to Venus Point, Savannah River, GA, where he was received on 15 Nov. 1864, for exchange. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
JOYNER, IRA E., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURNED TO DUT Y; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 28 on 1 May 1862, for the war. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: reported in Sept – Dec 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 3 July 1863. CAPTURED: at Gettysburg, PA on 3 July 1863. IMPRISONED: Ft. Delaware, DE, then transferred to Point Lookout Prison, MD, where arrived on 15 Oct 1863. EXCHANGED: on 1 Nov 1864. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
* JOYNER, JAMES A., Private [DESERTED] [not list in NC in the Census of 1870]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 24 on 10 September 1861. DESERTED: in November. 1862. No further record.
* JOYNER, JONAS A., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED] [listed in Union Twp. In 1870] ENLISTED: resided in Nash whre he enlisted at age 21 on 10 September 1861. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. PAROLED: at Point Lookout on or about 24 Feb 1865. TRANSFERRED: to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA where he was received on Feb 25 – Mar 3, 1865, for exchange. NO FURTHER RECORDS
JOYNER, LITTLEBERRY, Private [DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 25 on 1 May 1862, for the war. DIED: in hospital at Richmond, VA on 10 Aug 1862, of “febris typhoides.”
* JOYNER, NATHAN T., Private [DISCHARGED FOR “MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEBILITY”]
ENLISTED: born in Nash where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting at age 24 on 10 September 1861. DISCHARGED: on 25 April 1862 by reason of “mental and physical debility.”
* JOYNER, NELSON V., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; WOUNDED; ABSENT WOUNDED]
ENLISTED: born in Nash where he resided as a farmer pror to enlisting at age 20 on 10 September 1861. ABSENT WITH LEAVE: Sept – Dec 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 3 July 1863. WOUNDED: in the right wrist at Gettysburg, PA. ABSENT WOUNDED OR ABSENT ON DETAIL: through 13 Feb 1865. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
*JOYNER, WILLIAM B., Private [SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 38 on 10 September 1861. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox on 9 April 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
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* LAMM, JACOB, Private [?]
ENLISTED: in Nash County at age 29 on 10 September 1861. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
* LANGLEY, SINGLETON, Private [WOUNDED; DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 40 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: in hip at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. DIED: in hospital at Richmond, VA on 7 July 1862, of his wounds.
LEWIS, ARNOLD L., Private [WOUNDED; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 16 on 15 March 1862. WOUNDED: at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: subsequent to 31 Dec 1862. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. PAROLED: at Point Lookout on or about 24 Feb 1865. EXCHANGED: to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA, where he ws received 25 Feb – 3 Mar 1865. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 Apr 1865.
* LEWIS, EDWARD W., Private [KILLED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where enlisted at age 18 on 10 September 1861. KILLED: at Sharpsburg, MD on 17 Sept 1862.
LEWIS, JOHN A., Private [HOSPITALIZD; DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash and enlisted in Wake at age 35 on 23 Feb 1864, for the war. HOSPITALIZED: at Charlottesville, VA on 16 June 1864 with “diarrhoea.” DIED: in hospital at Charlottesville on 28 July 1864.
* LINDSEY, NEVERSON A., Private [DISCHARGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 17 on 10 September 1861. DISCHARGED: on or about 14 Feb 1862, reason for discharged not recorded. [may have later served in 47th NC Infantry, Company D]. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* LINDSEY, RICHARD, Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 30 on 10 September 1861. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: up to Apr 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: IN Sept – Dec 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: on unspecified date. CAPTURED: at or near Kelly’s Ford, VA on or about 8 Nov 1863. INPRISONED: at Old Capitol Prision, Washington, DC on 14 Nov 1863. DIED: in hospital in Washington, DC on 16 Jan 1864 of “variola confluent.”
LINDSEY, WILLIAM A., Private [DIED]
ENLISTED: born in Nash where he enlisted at age 20 on 15 Mar 1863, for the war. DIED: of “brain fever’ at Hamilton’s Crossing, VA on either 22 March or 10 April 1863. [may have served previously in 47th NC Infantry, Company A]
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MANNING, JAMES D. ———— [?]
ENLISTED: North Carolina pension records indicate that he served in this company.
MANNING, JEREMIAH D., Private [SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 20 on 1 May 1862. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, 9 Apr 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* MANNING, JOHN E., Musician [APPOINTED MUSICIAN; DIED IN RICHMOND, VA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 23 on 10 September 1861. APPOINTED: a Musician on 1 Nov 1861. DIED: at hospital at Richmond, VA on either 20 Aug or 31 Aug 1862. CAUSE OF DEATH NOT REPORTED.
MANNING, MOSES V. B., Private [WOUNDED, DIED OF HIS WOUNDS AT HOME, ELEVEN DAYS LATER]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash County where he enlisted at age 27 on 1 May 1862. WOUNDED: at Sharpsburg, MD on 17 September 1862. DIED: “at home” on 28 September 1862 of his wounds.
MANNING, RICHARD H., Private [DIED IN WINCHESTER, VA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 28 on 1 May 1862, for the war. DIED: at Winchester, VA on 10 Nov 1862. CAUSE OF DEATH NOT REPORTED.
MANUS, FRANCIS, Private [?]
ENLISTED: refers the reader to page 358 of the volume.
MATTHEWS, HILLIARD, Private [?]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at “camp” at age 17 on 10 March 1864, for the war. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR: through 26 September 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* MORGAN, MOSES B., Private [DIED AT CAMP WYATT, NEAR CAROLINA BEACH, NC, about two months after enlisting, at 39 years old]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 39 on 10 September 1861. DIED: at Camp Wyatt at either 2 Dec 1861 or 15 Feb 1862. CAUSE OF DEATH NOT REPORTED.
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* ODOM, DAVID M., Private [PROMOTED; REDUCED RANKS; DESERTED; TRANSFERRED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 26 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to Corporal on 1 Apr 1862. REDUCED RANKS: in July – Dec 1862. DESERTED: on or about 5 July 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Jan 1864. TRANSFERRED: to 32nd NC Infantry, 2nd Company H. on 16 Feb 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* ODOM, JACOB E., Private [KILLED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA at 21 years of age]
ENLISTED: born in Nash, where he resided prior to enlisting in Nash at age 19 on 10 September 1861. KILLED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1963.
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* PARKER, JOSIAH, Corporal [PROMOTED TO CORPORAL; DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 31 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to corporal on 1 Apr 1861. DIED: in hospital at Wilmington, NC on or about 4 Jan 1862 of “typhold pneumonia.”
PENDER, JOHN, Private [WOUNDED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED; HOSPITALIZED; FURLOUGHED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash & enlisted in Wake at age 18 on 8 July 1863, for the war. WOUNDED: in the left thigh and captured at or near Kelly’s Ford, VA on or about 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Old Capitol Prison, Washington, DC on 27 Jan 1864. TRANSFERRED: to Point Lookout Prison, MD on 3 Feb 1864. PAROLED: at Point Lookout on or about 24 Feb 1864. EXCHANGED: to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA, received on 25 Feb to 3 Mar 1865. HOSPITALIZED: at Richmond, VA on 5 Mar 1865, furloughed for 30 days the next day. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* PITT, FREDERICK C., Private [DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 20 on 10 September 1861. DIED: in hospital in Salisbury, NC on 2 Feb 1864, of “variola” (smallpox).
* PITT, JAMES W. Private [WOUNDED; REPORTED ABSENT; RETURNED TO DUTY; SURRENDERED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 18 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: in the left leg at Spotsylvania Court House, VA on 12 May 1864. REPORTED ABSENT: due to wounds through August, 1864. RETURNED TO DUTY: date not reported. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 Apr 1865.
PITT, JOHN W., Private [TRANSFERRED; DIED]
ENLISTED: previously served in 15th NC Infantry, also identified as 5th Regiment NC Volunteers. TRANSFERRED: on 21 June 1862. DIED: at Richmond, VA on 28 Jan 1864, cause of death not reported.
PITT, WILLIAM M., Private [TRANSFERRED; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED AFTER TAKING OATH OF ALLEGIANCE]
ENLISTED: Previously served in 15th NC Infantry, Company K, 5th Regiment NC Volunteers; transferred to this company (30th NC Infantry, Company I) on 21 June 1862. CAPTURED: at Burkeville, VA on 5 Aprll 1865. IMPRISONED: at Newport News, VA on 14 April 1865. RELEASED: on 15 June 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
PITTMAN, WILLIAM B., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; ABSENT SICK]
ENLISTED: residented in Nsh where he enlisted at age 38 on 4 March 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in Sept – Dec 1862. ABSENT SICK: from May-June 1863 through Aug 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* POLAND, ALFORD, Private [DIED AT HOME]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 30 on 10 September 1861. DIED: “at home” on 16 Dec 1862, CAUSE OF DEATH NOT REPORTED.
POLAND, SIMEON H., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE & UNFIT FOR DUTY; RETURN TO DUTY; DIED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 27 on 1 May 1862, for the war. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in Sept. Dec 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE & UNFIT FOR DUTY: in May-June, 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Jan 1864. DIED: in hospital at Charlottesville, VA on 23 July 1864. CAUSE OF DEATH NOT REPORTED.
* PRICE, JOEL L., Private [WOUNDED; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; COURT MARTIALED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 26 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: in the head at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: on 1 January 1863. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: for four months, eighteen days during 1863. COURT MARTIALED: on or about 26 Dec 1863, reported “at Saulsbury (sic) under sentence of General Court Martial” in company records dated 31 Dec 1863 – 31 Aug 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* PRIDGEN, ALEXANDER, Private [DESERTED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 30 on 10 September 1861. DESERTED: on 15 Nov 1862. NO FURTHER RECORD.
PRIDGEN, DREWRY, Private [WOUNDED; ARM AMPUTATED; RETIRED TO THE INVALID CORPS]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 27 on 1 May 1862, for the war. WOUNDED: in the arm at Kelly’s Ford, VA on or about 7 Nov 1863. ARM AMPUTATED. RETIRED: to the Invalid Corp on 16 April 1864.
PRIDGEN, HENRY H., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED; JOINED THE UNITED STATES ARMY]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, farmer, enlisting at age 19 on 1 May 1862, for the war. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout, MD on 11 Nov 1863. RELEASED: on 30 Jan 1864 after taking the Oath of Allegiance and joining the 1st U. S. Army Volunteer Infantry, Company G. NO FURTHER RECORD.
PRIDGEN, JOSIAH J., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; DIED IN PRISON]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 25 on 1 May 1862. CAPTURED: Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov. 1863. DIED: at Point Lookout on 26 Nov 1863. NO CAUSE OF DEATH SPECIFIED.
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* RACKLEY, JAMES M., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED; TOOK OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE USA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 22 on 10 September 1861. CAPTURED: at the Monocacy River, MD on 9 July 1864. IMPRISONED: at Ft. McHenry, Baltimore, MD on 9 May 1865. RELEASED: on or about 13 May 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
RACKLEY, PARSON N., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; HOSPITALIZED; DIED IN THE HOSPITAL]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at Camp Wyatt at age 20 on 5 Feb 1862. CAPTURED: when he “dropped out on battlefield” near Gettysburg, PA on 1- 5 July 1863. IMPRISONED: at Ft. Delaware, DE, on or about 10 July 1863. TRANSFERRED: to hospital at Chester, PA on 10 Aug 1863. DIED; in hospital at Chester, PA on 20 Aug 1863 of “typhoid fever.”
* RENFROW, PERRY V. B., Sergeant [PROMOTED; WOUNDED; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Johnston Count, enlisted in Nash at age 21 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to corporal on 6 Jan 1862 & then to Sergeant on 1 Apr 1862. WOUNDED: in hip at Sharpsburg, MD on or about 15 Sept 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: through Dec 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 July 1863. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. EXCHANGED: paroled at Pt. Lookout on or about 24 Feb 1865 then transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA, where he was received 25 Feb – 3 March, 1865. NO FURTER RECORD.
* RICKS, JOHN A., Private [PROMOTED; REDUCED RANKS; DISCHARGED; PAID A SUBSTITUTE TO SERVE IN HIS PLACE]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 22 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: from private to sergeant prior to 1 Nov 1861. REDUCED RANKS: on 1 April 1862. DISCHARGED: in July, 1862, after providing a substitute to serve for him.
RIGSBEE, WILLIAM C., Private [WOUNDED; HOSPITALIZED; DIED IN THE HOSPITAL]
ENLISTED: resided in Wake where he enlisted at age 37 on 1 Sept 1863. WOUNDED: in the shoulder and/or right lung at or near Spotsylvania Court House, VA on 12 May 1864. HOSPITALIZED: at Richmond, VA where he died on 21 May 1864, of his wounds.
* ROBBINS, EDWARD J. M. C., Private [ABSENT SICK]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 36 on 10 September 1861. SICK: reported absent sick on 9 March 1862. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* ROBBINS, WILLIE H., Private [SICK & FURLOUGH; REDUCED RANKS; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; DROPPED FROM COMPANY ROLLS]
ENLISTED: resided in Edgecombe and enlisted in Nash County at age 32 on 10 September 1861, mustered in a Corporal. SICK & FURLOUGH: on 9 Oct 1861. REDUCED IN RANKS: on 14 Dec 1864. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in May, 1862. DROPPED FROM COMPANY ROLLS:prior to 31 Dec 1862.
ROBERTSON, ROBERT, Private [DIED AT HOSPITAL IN LYNCHBURG, VA]
ENLISTED: resides in Caswell County, enlisted in Wake at age 39 on 1 December 1863, for the war. DIED: in hospital at Lynchburg,VA on or about 27 Nov 863 of “febris typhoides.”
* RUFFIN, CHARLES H., Private [KILLED NEAR WARRENTON, VA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, enlisted at Camp Wyatt at age 18 on 10 September 1861. KILLED: in a skirmish near Warrenton, VA on 14-15 Oct 1863.
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SHERWOOD, EDWIN, Private [WOUNDED; KILLED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE]
ENLISTED: born & resided in Nash prior to enlisting in Nash at age 23 on 1 May 1862, for the war. WOUNDED: at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 January 1863. KILLED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863.
SHERWOOD, GEORGE A., Private [WOUNDED; RETURNED TO DUTY; WOUNDED; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 21 on 1 May 1862, for the war. WOUNDED: in the shoulder and/or jaw at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Jan 1863. WOUNDED: in the shoulder at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 7 Nov 1863. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison on 11 Nov 1863. EXCHANGED; paroled at Pt. Lookout and transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA on 25 Feb – 3 March 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
SMITH, ALBERT, Private [KILLED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA]
ENLISTED: born & resided in Nash when he enlisted on 1 May 1862. KILLED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863.
STALLINGS, FRANKLIN, Private [KILLED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA]
ENLISTED: born & resided in Nash where enlisted at age 27 on 1 May 1862. KILLED: at Chancellorsville, VA, 3 May 1863.
STALLINGS, WILLIE, Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETIRED TO THE INVALID CORPS]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlised at age 25 on 1 May 1863, for the war. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: on 24 Nov 1863. RETIRED: reported “at home on retired list” on 31 Dec 1863 – 31 Aug 1864. RETIRED: to the Invalid Corps on 9 Jan 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
STRICKLAND, HENRY Q., Private [SURRENDERED AT APPOMATTOX]
ENLISTED: born & resided in Nash prior to enlisting in Wake Cunty at age 28 on 8 July 1863, for the war. SURRENDERED: at Appomattox Court House, VA on 9 Apr 1865.
* SYKES, WILLIAM JORDAN, Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURNED TO DUTY; HOSPITALIZED; RETURNED TO DUTY]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 18 on 10 September 1861. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in Sept – Dec, 1862, absent sick in May – June 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Jan 1864. HOSPITALIZED: at Richmond, VA on 3 June 1864, with a gunshot wound of the right arm. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Sept 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
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* TAYLOR, BOLLING, Private [DIED AT HOME WITH PNEUMONIA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 18 on 10 September 1861. DIED: “at home” on either 3 Nov or 13 Nov 1861 of “pneumonia.”
* TAYLOR, CALVIN, Private [DISCHARGED WITH A “CHEST DISEASE”]
ENLISTED: born in Nash where he resided as a farmer prior to enlisting in Nash at age 25 on 10 September 1861. DISCHARGED; by reason of “chest disease of a pulmonary character” on 18 May 1862.
* TAYLOR, EGBERT H., Private [DESERTED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 35 on 10 September 1861. DESERTED: on 10 Feb 1863. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* THORN, WILLIAM A., Private [DIED IN NASH WITH DIARHOEA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 21 on 10 September 1861. DIED: in Nash County on either 10 Nov or 18 Nov 1861, of “diarrhoea.”
* TUCKER, LEMUEL D., Private [REJECTED FOR SERVICE DUE TO AGE; TOO YOUNG]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 16 on 10 September 1861. REJECTED FOR SERVICE: on or about 8 Oct 1861, by reason of disability.
* TURNER, WALTER S., Musician [DISCHARGED DUE TO UNDER AGE]
ENLISTED: was by occupation a clerk prior to enlisting in Nash County at age 13 on 10 September 1861, mustered in as a private, appointed a musician prior to 1 Nov 1861. DISCHARGED: on 29 Sept 1862, by reason of being underage.
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* VICK, BENJAMIN H., Private [DISCHARGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 23 on 10 September 1861. DISCHARGED: in Feb 1862, reason for discharge not reported.
* VICK, EXUM R., Private [PROMOTED TO CORPORAL; WOUNDED; RIGHT LEG AMPUTATED; RETIRED TO INVALID CORPS]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 23 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to Corporal on 1 Apr 1862. WOUNDED: in the right thigh at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. AMPUTATED: right leg amputated, reduced to ranks on 1 May 1863. RETIRED: to the Invalid Corp on 27 Apr 1864.
* VICK, JAMES F., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED; JOINED THE UNITED STATES ARMY]
ENLISTED: born & resided as a farmer in Nash where he enlisted at age 37 on 10 September 1861. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; on Dec 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY; on unspecified date. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. RELEASED: on 30 Jan 1864, after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America. NEW MILITARY SERVICE: joined the lst U.S. Army Vounteer Infantry, Company 1. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* VICK, JOSEPH J., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURNED TO DUTY; DESERTED; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 32 on 10 September 1861. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: reported on Sept – Dec 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Jan 1864. DESERTED: on 20 June 1864. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 25 Sept 1864. CAPTURED; at Harrisonburg, VA on 25 Sept 1864. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD. EXCHANGED: after release from Point Lookout on or about 17 March 1865 and transfers at Boulware’s Wharf, James River, VA, wherehe was received on 19 Mar 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
VICK, WILLIAM H., Private [DIED IN A NC HOSPITAL]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 25 on 10 March 1862. DIED: in hospital “in North Carolina” on 11 May 1862, of disease.
VICK, WILLIE R., Private [WOUNDED; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; TRANSFERRED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash and enlisted at Camp Watt at age 18 on 28 Jan 1862. WOUNDED AND CAPTURED: at Gettysburg, PA on 1-4 July 1863. IMPRISONED: at Fort Delaware, DE on or about 7 July 1863. TRANSFERRED: to Point Lookout Prison, MD on 15 – 18 Oct 1863. EXCHANGED: paroled at Point Lookout on or about 18 Feb 1865, transferred and received at Boulware’s Wharf, James River, VA on 20 – 21 Feb 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
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WALKER, BENJAMIN F., ____________ [WOUND; DIED AT GETTYSBURG]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash, no date reported for enlistment. WOUNDED: at or near Gettysburg, PA on or about 1-3 July 1863. DIED: at Gettysburg, PA on 12 Aug 1863.
WALKER, BERRYMAN, Private [MISSING-IN-ACTION]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 21 on 4 Mar 1862. MISSING-IN-ACTION at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. NO FURTHER RECORD.
WALKER, JOHN BLOUNT, Private [WOUNDED; HOSPITALIZED; DIED OF WOUNDS]
ENLISTED: resided in Nsh where he enlisted at age 24 on 25 April 1862. WOUNDED: in the right shoulder “in the skirmish line” at Gettysburg, PA on 3-4 July 863. HOSPITALIZED: at Gettysburg, PA. DIED: of his wounds on or about 13 August 1863.
* WALKER, RICHMOND D., Private CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED; JOINED THE UNITED STATES ARMY]
ENLISTED: born & resided as a farmer in Nash prior to enlisting in Nash at age 21 on 10 September 1861. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. RELEASED: on 30 Jan 1864 after taking the Oath of Allegiance. JOINED THE U. S. ARMY: joined the 1st U.S. Volunteer Infantry, Company C on 30 Jan 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD,
* WALKER, WORRELL P., Private [PROMOTED; REDUCED RANK; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED AFTER OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE USA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 33 on 10 September 1861. PROMOTED: to Sergeant prior to 1 Nov 1861. REDUCED RANK: on or about 6 Mar 1862. PROMOTED; to Corporal on 1 May 1863, however, reduced rank a second time on 1 June 1863. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. EXCHANGED: paroled at Point Lookout on or about 17 Mar 1864. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: during June – Aug 1864. RETURNED TO DUTY: at unspecified date. CAPTURED: near Farmville, VA on 6 April 1865. IMPRISONED: in Newport News, VA on 14 April 1865. RELEASED: on 15 June 1865 after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
WESTRY, ARCHIBALD H., Private [WOUNDED; AMPUTATED RIGHT LEG BELOW THE KNEE; HOSPITALIZED; EXCHANGED; RETIRED TO THE INVALID CORPS]
ENLISTED: resided in Franklin, enlisted in Nash at age 23 on 1 Mar 1862. WOUNDED: in right leg and captured at Gettysburg, PA, on 3 July 1863. AMPUTATED: right leg amputated below the knee. HOSPITALIZED: at Gettysburg, PA and Baltimore, MD. EXCHANGED: paroled at Baltimore on 25 Sept 1863, transferred for exchange. ABSENT WOUNDED: reported until 12 July 1864, when he was retired to the Invalid Corps.
WHITFIELD, JOHN W., Private [ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 28 on 1 May 1862, for the war. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in Sept-Dec, 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY:prior to 1 July 1863. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. EXCHANGED: paroled at Pt. Lookout on or about 1 Nov 1864, then transferred to Venus Point, Savannah River, GA on 15 Nov. 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
WHITFIELD, PATRICK L., Private [ASSIGNED AS NURSE; ABSENT ON DETAIL]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 30 on 4 Mar 1862. DUTY ASSIGNED: as hospital nurse in Wilson, NC. ABSENT ON DETAIL: at Wilson through Dec. 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
* WHITLEY, JOHN S., Private [HOSPITALIZED; DIED OF TYPHOID FEVER]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 30 on 10 September 1861. HOSPITALIZED: at Wilmington on or about 21 March 1862, with “typhoid fever” and/or “anasarca” DIED: in hospital at Wilmington, NC on or about 30 April 1862.
WHITLEY, JOLLEY B., Private [CAPTURED; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; KILLED AT GETTYSBURG, PA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 25 on 4 Mar 1862. CAPTURED: at Sharpsburg, MD on or about 17 September 1862. PAROLED: on 21 Sept 1862. REPORTED ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: through Dec 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: date not reported. KILLED: at Gettysburg, PA on 1-3 July 1863.
* WILLIAMS, HENRY H., Private [WOUNDED; ABSENT WOUND OR SICK; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED TO JOIN THE UNITED STATES ARMY]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 25 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. ABSENT WOUNDED OR SICK: through June 1863. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 7 Nov 1863 when he was captured at Kelly’s Ford, VA. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. RELEASED: on 30 Jan 1864 after taking the Oath of Allegiance and joining the U.S. Army. Regiment not reported. NO FURTHER RECORDS.
* WILLIAMS, JOSEPH J., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 29 on 10 September 1861. CAPTURED:at South Mountain, MD on 14 Sept 1862. IMPRISONED: at Ft. Delaware, DE, date not reported. EXCHANGED: at Aiken’s Landing, (James River) VA on 10 Nov 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: on 1 July 1863. CAPTURED: at or near Hanover Court House, VA on 30 May 1864. EXCHANGED: paroled at Pt. Lookout on or about 15 Mar 1865, then transferred to Boulware’s Wharf, James River, VA, wherehe was received on 18 March 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
WILLIAMS, MICAJAH THOMAS, Corporal [PROMOTED TO CORPORAL; WOUNDED; RETURNED TO DUTY; PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash County where he enlisted at age 18 on 1 May 1862, for the war. RANK: mustered in as Private. WOUNDED: at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 Jan 1863. PROMOTED: to Corporal on 1 June 1863. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR; through June 1863. NO FURTHER RECORD
WILLIAMS, NATHAN C., Private [CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; DIED AT POINT LOOKOUT PRISON, MD]
ENLISTED: enlisted in Wake County on 1 Sept 1863, for the war. CAPTURED: at Kelly’s Ford, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. DIED: at Pt. Lookout on 28 Dec 1863. Cause of death not reported.
WILLIAMS, WRIGHT J., Private [DISCHARGED DUE TO “INGUINAL HERNIA”
ENLISTED: born in Edgecombe County and by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Edgecombe County on 13 Mar 1862. DISCHARGED: on 23 July 1862, by reason of “inguinal hernia.”
* WINBOURNE, RUFFIN F., Private [WOUNDED AT MALVERN HILL, VA; DIED FROM WOUNDS]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 29 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. DIED: on 3 July 1862, of wounds. Place of death not reported.
WINSTEAD, G. J., Private [WOUNDED; LEG AMPUTATED]
ENLISTED: enlisted in Nov 1862, for the war. WOUNDED: in the leg at Gettysburg, PA, 1-3 July 1863. AMPUTATON: leg amputated. NO FURTHER RECORD.
WINSTEAD, GEORGE T., Private [ WOUNDED; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURNED TO DUTY; KILLED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash and enlisted at Camp Wyatt at age 18 on 20 Nov 1861. WOUNDED: at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: reported through Dec 1861. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 3 May 1863, when he was killed at Chancellorsville, VA.
WINSTEAD, HILLIARD H., Corporal [CAPTURED; IMPRSIONED; RELEASED; RETURNED TO DUTY; PROMOTED TO CORPORAL; WOUNDED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash & enlisted at Camp Wyatt at age 18 on 20 Nov 1861, mustered in as a private. CAPTURED: at or near Sharpsburg, MD on or about 17 Sept 1862. PAROLED: on 24 Sept 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY; prior to 1 Jan 1863. PROMOTED: to Corporal on 7 Nov 1863. PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR; through 2 Feb 1864. WOUNDED: in an unspecified battle and died of wounds prior to 1 Sept 1864. NO FURTHER RECORD.
WINSTEAD, THEOPHILUS T., Private [CAPTURED; EXCHANGED; RETURNED TO DUTY; WOUNDED; RIGHT LEG AMPUTATED; IMPRISONED; RETIRED TO THE INVALID CORPS]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 18 on 4 Mar 1862. CAPTURED: at Frederick, MD on 12 Sept 1862/ EXCHANGED: transferred to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA on 6 Oct 1862, declared exchanged on 10 Nov 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 31 Dec 1862. WOUNDED: in the right leg and captured at Gettysburg, PA on 1 -5 July 1863. AMPUTATED: right leg amputated below the knee. IMPRISONED: at various hospitals at Baltimore, MD on 1 Oct 1863. EXCHANGED: paroled at Baltimore on 12 Nov 1863, transferred and received to City Point, VA, where he was received on 17 Nov 1863. RETIRED: to the Invalid Corps on 8 July 1864.
WINTERS, GEORGE, Private [WOUNDED; REPORTED FOR DUTY AS A NURSE; REJOINED HIS COMPANY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; RELEASED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 18 of 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863. REPORTED FOR DUTY: as a nurse in a hospital in Richmond, VA in Nov – Dec 1863. REJOINED: his fighting unit prior to 18 May 1864, when he was captured at Spotsylvania Court House, VA. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD, the transferred to Elmira Prison on 6 July 1864. RELEASED: at Elmira on 30 June 1865, after taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
* WOOD, JAMES, Private [DIED IN HOSPITAL IN RICHMOND OF DISEASE]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 21 on 10 September 1861. DIED: in hospital in Richmond, VA on or about 4 October 1862, of “erysipelas.” NO FURTHER RECORD.
* WOOD, WILLIAM, Private [WOUNDED AT CHANCELLORSVILLE, VA; DIED OF WOUNDS]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 21 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: at Chancellorsville, VA on 3 May 1863. DIED: of wounds on either May 10 or May 17, 1863, place of death not reported.
* WOODARD, JOHN E., Private [WOUNDED; ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE; RETURNED TO DUTY; CAPTURED; IMPRISONED; EXCHANGED]
ENLISTED: resided in Nash where he enlisted at age 25 on 10 September 1861. WOUNDED: at Malvern Hill, VA on 1 July 1862. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE: in Nov – Dec, 1862. RETURNED TO DUTY: prior to 1 July 1863. CAPTURED: Kelly’s For, VA on 7 Nov 1863. IMPRISONED: at Point Lookout Prison, MD on 11 Nov 1863. EXCHANGED: paroled at Point Lookout on or about 24 Feb 1865, transferred and exchanged to Aiken’s Landing, James River, VA, where he was received 25 Feb – 3 Mar 1865. NO FURTHER RECORD.
OTHER NASH COUNTY SOLDIERS FOUND IN RESEARCH:
TAYLOR, DAVID D. [CAPTURED; CONFINED; TRANSFERRED; DIED AT ELMIRA PRISON, NEW YORK]
Pvt. 51st NC, Co. F
Born in Nash County and was by occupation a farmer prior to enlisting in Robeson County at age 21, March 10, 1862. Present or accounted for until hospitalized at Wilson on December 5, 1863, with an unspecified complaint. Returned to duty in January-February, 1864. Present or accounted for until CAPTURED at Cold Harbor, VA, June 1, 1864. CONFINED at Point Lookout, MD, June 11, 1864. TRANSFERRED to Elmira, NY, July 12, 1864. DIED at Elmira on March 4, 1865, of “febris typhoid.”
SOURCE FOR THE INFORMATION ON THE 30TH NC INFANTRY COMPANY I: Weymouth T. Jordan, Jr, Compiler, NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS, 1861 – 1865: A ROSTER., Louis H. Manarin, editor, Unit Histories. Volume VIII Infantry. [Raleigh, NC: North Carolina Office of Archives and History, c. 1981, 2nd Ed., 2004]: page 401 – 412. thanks to Janice Wilson for her help in compiling this roster’s complete published military records.